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Fawdon & West Gosforth

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About

Fawdon & West Gosforth is a residential ward located in the north of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is bordered by the Town Moor to the east and the A1 road to the west. The area contains a mix of housing types, including interwar and post-war estates, as well as more modern developments. Key local amenities include the Regent Centre retail park and the Northumbria University Coach Lane campus, which sits within its boundaries.

The ward is served by the Regent Centre Metro station, a major interchange on the Tyne and Wear network. A notable local feature is the extensive Fawdon Park, which provides green space alongside sports facilities. The area is primarily characterised by its suburban streets and serves as a commuter base for the city centre and wider region, with several major roads facilitating access.

Area overview

On average Fawdon & West Gosforth has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fawdon & West Gosforth is £53,346 per year. There are 6 schools in Fawdon & West Gosforth: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fawdon & West Gosforth is home to around 9,910 people, with a population density of about 3,803.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fawdon & West Gosforth Population
9,910
Population density
3,803 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.25(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.82(+14%)
Shoplifting
11.81(+1%)
Public order
11.3(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.79(-14%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,060
81.35%
Other White
351
3.54%
Indian
248
2.5%
African
188
1.9%
Chinese
160
1.61%
Total population: 9,908

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,952
35.84%
No qualifications
1,712
20.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,192
14.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
959
11.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
754
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 8,236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,540
33.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,150
24.66%
Social rents from council
936
20.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
685
14.69%
Other social rented
216
4.63%
Total households: 4,663

Property prices in Fawdon & West Gosforth

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Fawdon & West Gosforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fawdon & West Gosforth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fawdon & West Gosforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£385,000£3,353
Flats25£85,000£1,491
Semi-Detached43£218,000£2,447
Terraced49£280,000£2,681

10 years median price trend in Fawdon & West Gosforth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fawdon & West Gosforth.

All postcodes in Fawdon & West Gosforth

NE39DS

Jubilee Road

NE39HY

Fawdon & West Gosforth

NE32PR

Brunton Grove

NE31HP

Lansdowne Terrace

NE32BX

Ancroft Way

NE39FP

Jubilee Road

NE32AU

Belsay Gardens

NE32PL

Fawdon Park Road

NE32BR

Ingram Avenue

NE32QB

Dykefield Avenue

NE33AA

Edgefield Avenue

NE34LG

Fawdon & West Gosforth

NE33PL

Craster Square

NE33XS

Jubilee Crescent

NE33ND

Edgefield Avenue

NE32SY

Cresswell Drive

NE32BT

Ridley Close

NE32AJ

Pine Avenue

NE33BF

Regent Farm Road

NE33UB

Baronswood

NE32QH

Dorrington Road

NE33UF

Coxlodge Terrace

NE32SR

Hauxley Drive

NE33PQ

Mitford Place

NE39BQ

Farnon Road

NE39FS

Jubilee Road

NE33XF

Coxlodge Road

NE32ST

Cornhill Avenue

NE31EH

Regent Road North

NE34SF

Dodds Farm

NE33HQ

Wansbeck Road South

NE32SQ

Hauxley Drive

NE39GN

Jubilee Road

NE32QP

Elsham Green

NE39DW

Jubilee Road

NE33UP

Salters Road

NE32LR

Wansbeck Road

NE33BW

Kenton Road

NE32BE

Goswick Drive

NE33NP

Fallowfield Avenue

NE32ND

Chatton Wynd

NE32LA

Shaftoe Court

NE32BQ

Falloden Avenue

NE35WY

Jubilee Road

NE33XB

Mary Agnes Street

NE33EU

Jubilee Road

NE39FG

Jubilee Road

NE39BL

Jubilee Road

NE34DW

Fawdon & West Gosforth

NE33UZ

Coxlodge Road

NE39BP

Jubilee Road

NE33XN

Hutton Street

NE33HY

Whitton Way

NE32NA

Howick Avenue

NE33NX

Felton Avenue

NE33HT

Thropton Crescent

NE31HN

Lansdowne Terrace

NE32RP

Laurel Avenue

NE33UU

Nelson Avenue

NE32AA

Fawdon Lane

NE33NE

Willowfield Avenue

NE32AD

Fawdon Lane

NE32SX

Cresswell Drive

NE33AJ

Overfield Road

NE33XG

Kenton Road

NE33UG

Wall Close

NE33UW

Leagreen Court

NE33UY

Welford Avenue

NE32BP

Bywell Avenue

NE33EX

Jubilee Road

NE39GW

Jubilee Road

NE34RW

Emblehope Drive

NE34RN

Chollerford Close

NE32QG

Espley Court

NE33PR

Matfen Place

NE34NY

Souter Road

NE33NL

Cloverfield Avenue

NE33NA

The Meadows

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.